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Hippopotamus - Wikipedia The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius; ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs ; pl : hippopotamuses), often shortened to hippo (pl : hippos), further qualified as the common hippopotamus, Nile hippopotamus and river hippopotamus, is a large semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa
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Hippopotamus | Size, Diet, Habitat, Evolution | Britannica hippopotamus, (Hippopotamus amphibius), amphibious African ungulate mammal Often considered to be the second largest land animal (after the elephant), the hippopotamus is comparable in size and weight to the white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and the Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)
Hippopotamus - National Geographic Kids Hippopotamuses are large mammals found in sub-Saharan Africa Their name comes from the Greek word for “river horse” because they're often found in water, which helps them stay cool in the hot,
Hippopotamus - African Wildlife Foundation What is a hippo? There are two species of hippos — the large common hippo and the smaller relative, the pygmy hippo Hippos are the third-largest living land mammal, after elephants and white rhinos
Hippo facts | Mammals | BBC Earth Hippos are the second biggest animal on land These water-loving creatures spend most of their time wallowing in mud but can be aggressive and dangerous if they feel their territory is being invaded They eat 50kg of grass every evening and excrete millions of tonnes of poo into Africa’s rivers every year
The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land Hippos are highly social animals, particularly common hippos, which live in groups called pods or bloats A pod can include anywhere from 10 to 30 hippos, but in some areas with large hippo populations, these groups can swell to over 100 individuals during mating season
Hippopotamus | World Wildlife Fund Weighing up to 8,000 pounds, hippos are the heaviest land animals after the elephant They seek refuge from the heat by living in water during the day, and at night they come ashore to feed on short, soft grasses and fallen fruit
Hippopotamus Facts | Hippo Information - Animal Fact Guide Sub-Saharan Africa is the home to the one of the heaviest land mammals in the world — the hippopotamus Their dense bodies make it impossible for them to swim, even though they spend most of their time in the water Hippos have several adaptations that are beneficial to life in the water
Hippopotamus - Philadelphia Zoo Hippos are classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) A more recent assessment suggests that there are likely between 115,000 to 130,000 common hippos remaining